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Tomaney Family History

Tomaney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tomanek, Torney, Toman, Teaney, Dominey, Romney, Tomasek, Timoney

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Where is the Tomaney family from?

You can see how Tomaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomaney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Tomaney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomaney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tomaney families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tomaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tomaney. 100% of Tomaney men worked as an Insurance Agent and 100% of Tomaney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tomaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Tomaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomaney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 120 immigration records available for the last name Tomaney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Tomaney. For the veterans among your Tomaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomaney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tomaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tomaney in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomaney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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